Toronto

Cheap Car Hire in Toronto

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Cheapflights insights for Toronto car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Toronto, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Toronto?

Book your car hire in Toronto 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R499/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 354% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Toronto?

In Toronto, the most affordable car hire company right now is City Car & Truck Rental, offering prices from just R454,63/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Ace, with rates starting at R480,94/day.

What is the best car rental company in Toronto?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Toronto is Hertz (rated 7.3/10 with 135 reviews). City Car & Truck Rental (rated 8.3/10 with 63 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Toronto?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Toronto is January, when you can expect to pay R361/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Toronto is August (R998/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

R361

February

R378

March

R396

April

R464

May

R499

June

R740

July

R946

August

R998

September

R568

October

R619

November

R464

December

R636

What car do most people hire in Toronto?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Toronto are the following: Standard cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar), Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar), and Compact cars (Toyota Yaris or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Toronto?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 41 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Toronto at 19.

Top rental agencies in Toronto

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Toronto known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Toronto. Reviews were last updated on 29 October 2025.

Hertz

7,3
Good
135 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

7,1

City Car & Truck Rental

8,3
Very Good
63 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,3

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

8,3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,0
Very Good
81 reviews41 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

7,6

Thrifty

6,9
Okay
30 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

7,1

Dollar

6,8
Okay
59 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,5

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

7,0

Avis

7,2
Good
24 reviews19 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,8

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

7,2

Budget

6,9
Okay
27 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,5

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

6,8

Europcar

6,5
Okay
3 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,5

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,5

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Toronto, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 October 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Toronto for a week from Dollar?

    Dollar is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Toronto. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about R5 870 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Toronto?

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Toronto.

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